Returning from the Dead: His Secret Lover

Chapter 1234 An Overnight Wait

Sebastian left Aquene Temple that afternoon.

Devin had wanted to accompany him since Sebastian’s condition was far from stable.

Still, his offer was met with a firm refusal.

There were many issues to settle in Jadeborough, chief of which was Silas’ precarious ratings after Eddie’s fiasco. Without a member of the Jadeson family in the White House to show support, it would be challenging to stabilize the political climate in Jadeborough.

Plus, Sebastian needed someone to follow up on Jonathan.

Devin eventually agreed to stay behind.

“Uncle Shin, I’ll be heading off then.”

Unlike Sebastian, Devin had no qualms about calling the old monk his uncle after uncovering his true identity.

To his surprise, Shin seemed reluctant to accept his address.

“Mr. Jadeson, I am now Master Abner, and I hope that you will continue to address me as such in the future.”

Devin stared blankly at the old monk, not knowing what to say.

was palpable, and Sabrina tugged on his sleeve

he doesn’t want you to call him Shin, you should respect his wishes. He’s never once gone by

chimed in,

the end, Devin could only leave the temple with Edmund, Sabrina,

in Jadeborough. After departing Aquene Temple, Devin went

digging in

as a friend and classmate. Now that the situation had stabilized, Devin wanted to know if Edmund had any

government, I’ll make it happen, even

seemed to fall into

of minutes later, he asked, “What do you think I

like you to stay here and help me. I’m going to need all the help I can get. Plus, you aren’t too shabby yourself. Our plan would never have succeeded without you, and I’d love for us to

brightened up immediately.

turned his head subconsciously to peek at Sabrina, who was busy

Mrs. Jadeson, is that what you think as

Sabrina looked up in the middle of feeding her daughter a

usual attire upon her return to

high bun, exposing her fair and slender neck.

ask me about such things. If Devin wants you to do so, you had better follow his instructions. Look at yourself. If you don’t buck up soon, the Cooper women are going to swallow you

“Er-”

could not help but hint

not angry or offended by her statement. Instead, he chuckled good-naturedly before turning his attention